Roald Dahl

Music Theatre of Idaho to Sell Individual Tickets for 2027 Season
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026

Individual tickets for the Music Theatre of Idaho's 2027 season are on sale, featuring FINDING NEMO, MATILDA, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, LES MISÉRABLES, COME FROM AWAY and more.

Le Petit Theatre to Hold 12th Annual Curtain Call Ball
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2026

Le Petit Theatre will hold its 12th Annual Curtain Call Ball to support artistic and education programs. The event includes live and silent auctions led by auctioneer Mark Romig.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Extends Run at Curve and Reveals Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Curve has announced full casting and an extended run for its Christmas musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, with Jonny Fines starring as Willy Wonka due to high demand.

Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Regent On Broadway
by Neil Brewer - Aug 22, 2026

Family-friendly entertainment that appeals across a wide range of ages

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre October 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL will open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre in October 2027, before touring to Sydney Lyric and QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Return to Australia, Open in Melbourne October 2027
by Joshua Wright - Aug 18, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company's production will open at Melbourne's Princess Theatre in October 2027 before touring to Sydney Lyric and QPAC's Lyric Theatre in Brisbane.

PLY Author Hernan Diaz to Appear at Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Pulitzer Prize winner Hernan Diaz will discuss his new novel PLY with Greta Johnsen at the Studebaker Theater, ahead of the HBO adaptation of his book TRUST starring Kate Winslet.

Review: MSMT YOUTH COMPANY SHINES IN MATILDA, JR. THE MUSICAL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 10, 2026

For the past five years Maine State Music Theatre has been growing and refining a program known as its summer intensive, a pre-professional theatre training opportunity for youngsters ages eight to eighteen, which culminates in a full scale production on the main stage each August. The complexity of the repertoire has grown together with the size and talent of the casts. On August 10, 2026, MSMT unveiled an inspiring production of Roald Dahl‘s MATILDA JR. in the musical version by Tim Michin. Performed by a cast of twenty-six, many in age-appropriate roles, this production radiates plucky joy, optimism, and energy,

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Hackmatack Playhouse
by Dan Marois - Aug 8, 2026

Hackmatack’s production delivers a strong message with singing, dancing, silliness and heart. It’s an easy show to recommend for families, Dahl fans and anyone looking for an entertaining summer night out.

Cast Set for Pittsburgh Musical Theater's BROADWAY AT THE OVERLOOK Season Preview Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Musical Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming Broadway at the Overlook Season Preview Concert, taking place in August at the West End Overlook Park.

WILLY WONKA JR to Open in Emmaus This August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

Star of the Day will present Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA JR. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, featuring two rotating casts across multiple performances.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Open at Hackmatack Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse will present the Tony Award-winning musical based on Roald Dahl's story, with the title role shared by two young performers in Berwick, Maine.

Sierra Boggess, Jordan Fisher & More Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sequel Audio Book
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2026

Sierra Boggess, Beatrice Penny-Touré, Jordan Donica, Jordan Fisher, and more have joined the cast of Our Strange Duet, a new followup to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.

CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY JR. to Make Regional Premiere at Upper Darby Summer Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

Upper Darby Summer Stage will present the regional premiere of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Jr. at Haverford High School, featuring a cast of more than 80 young performers from across the Delaware Valley.

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL to Return to London at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL, produced by The Roald Dahl Story Company, will return to London for a 4-week run at Lyric Hammersmith following a 15-venue UK tour.

REVIEW: A Visual Display of Magic and Music Shines in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Jul 15, 2026

A special kind of magic fills The Theatre at Solaire as a major international tour arrives. Beyond the resort’s radiant lights, the lobby buzzes in eager anticipation, drawing together theater purists, chic weekenders, and families teeming with excitement.

Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Summer Theatre Of New Canaan
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 12, 2026

The Summer Theatre Of New Canaan's production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL is a must-see or must-see again for all ages.

42ND STREET to Open at Sharon Playhouse This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

Sharon Playhouse will present 42ND STREET, directed by Artistic Director Carl Andress, featuring tap dancing, iconic songs, and the story of a young chorus girl chasing her Broadway dreams.

ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY to Host Back-to-School Supply Drive at Ruth Eckerd Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

The Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts will partner with the Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center to collect school supplies for students during performances of ROALD DAHL'S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 10, 2026- CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL First Look and More
by - Jul 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.